# MyGabb vs JoyBuddy

The clearest difference is price: MyGabb at Free against JoyBuddy's $1.99. MyGabb also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 2). JoyBuddy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MyGabb is free to download; JoyBuddy costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JoyBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGabb has 8.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyGabb | JoyBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygabb/id1509258260/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joybuddy/id6751472893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 105 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gabb Wireless, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509258259) | [Tyler Ludwig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825127477) |

## What reviewers say

### MyGabb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygabb/id1509258260)

This app provides parents with tools to monitor and manage their children's Gabb devices. It offers features like GPS tracking, customizable safe zones with alerts, and contact management to ensure child safety and independence.

**Highlights:** Location tracking, Customizable Safe Zones with alerts, Intuitive Parental Controls, Easy device pairing and management, Parent-approved contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and safe device for kids
- 📞 Allows calling and texting
- 🔒 No internet or social media access
- 🗺️ GPS tracking for parents
- 💻 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS functionality is unreliable and inaccurate
- 🔍 Location tracking is slow and inconsistent
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🤖 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Poor customer service response times

**Reported bugs**

- Contacts and device pairing issues
- Unreliable GPS and location updates
- App crashes when trying to edit lock mode
- Inconsistent performance after software updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to view text message content
- More customization options for tasks and chores
- Improved GPS accuracy and live tracking
- Separate AM/PM chore settings
- Ability to see earned coins/rewards


### JoyBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joybuddy/id6751472893)

Capture and celebrate your child's journey with this app. Log moments using voice, text, photos, and mood check-ins. Designed for families supporting children with developmental needs, it offers insights and exportable logs.

**Highlights:** Voice, text, and photo logging, Mood check-ins, Individual child profiles, Activity and mood insights, Exportable logs (PDF/CSV), Designed for neurodiverse families

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyGabb free?

MyGabb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JoyBuddy free?

JoyBuddy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyGabb or JoyBuddy?

JoyBuddy is rated higher. MyGabb averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while JoyBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyGabb or JoyBuddy have ads?

JoyBuddy shows ads; MyGabb does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*